Summary:
This book is about a little girl who wants to wear one of her mother's saris to her birthday party. The mother says no and while they pick out the one her mother will wear they tell of the diffrent times her mother has worn them and for what event. In the end three mother allows the girlto wear one of her saris because she remembers how it felt to wear her first one.
Personal reaction:
This book reminds me of playing dress up with my two sisters and brother when we were younger. Grandma always had a lot of pretty dresses and would let us wear them as long as we didn't go outside in them. It made most of us feel grown up. My brother just found it fun.
Classroom extension:
1. Have children discuss the type of clothing or jewelry of their parents that they would like to try on.
2. Have them write a persuasive paragraph as to why they should be aloud to try it on.

This book was very cute. It shows a little girl's point of view of her mother and how she wants to grow up so she can wear the saris like her mother does. The book shows the traditions and morals of the Indian culture. The story shows the little girl asking her mother if she can wear one and explaining why she loves them. The book also shows how the mother will not let her wear the saris, but by the end of the book the mother grows as a character and lets her daughter wear the saris since it is her birthday. I love the story because it shows the traditions of the Indian culture. For instance, wearing the saris for special occasions and wearing the jewel on their forehead. The theme of the story is how little girls look up to their mothers and want to be just like them. It shows how much the little girl loves her mom and wants to follow in her footsteps. It is also very important to see how the little girl admires her mother's saris' and she wants to wear all of them. She also continues to ask her mother about the different saris' and when she wore them. These dresses are very important to the family, and it shows how tradition is a huge part of the Indian culture. ( )

Every daughter wants to be just like their Momma and this little girls story is no different. She is tired of always being told "No, you are not old enough." All she wants to do is wear a beautiful sari like her mother. After pleading with her mother, she finally gives in. When her mother puts her in her very own sari accessorized with bangles, she feels like a beautiful ocean. When she sees herself for the first time she says, "I think I look like you." I absolutely loved this book. This was a beautiful story showing an unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter. ( )

This book tells the story of a little girl who wishes to wear a sari just like her mother and grandmother. I think this book would be another great one to introduce to children because they will obviously be introduced to a culture they haven't yet seen. I also think that it's a great one because most kids want to be like their mom or dad, so I think they'll relate to the book a lot easier as well. ( )

This book is such a rich cultural treasure. It brings a whole new world to the attention of a young reader. It makes one who is not familiar with the Indian culture ask detailed questions such as "What is Cardamom"?

"What is a Sari?" "What is Diwali?" So many different experiences wrapped in the folds of these pages. The book also speaks of a strong cultural pride, handed down from generation to generation.

It is a strong argument for cultural awareness for all. Beautiful book. ( )